The future of the lucrative annual showcase is in doubt, reportedly because too many musicals are being staged for sponsor Haruhisa Handa’s liking.

With a new leadership team in place, Opera Australia’s 2027 season renewed ambition with a varied slate of productions for Melbourne and Sydney.

The future of the lucrative annual showcase is in doubt, reportedly because too many musicals are being staged for sponsor Haruhisa Handa’s liking.